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Population and households in ZIP 49048
Household size in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49048 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.47, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 49048 is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.1, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 49048 than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 49048 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 49048
Renters in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.1% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in ZIP 49048 rent their homes (35.5%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Michigan as a whole (26.8%). More than four in ten owners (43.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 49048 than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 49048 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $656 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $839 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $791 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,113 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$458 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49048 costs $1,113 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $458 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 49048
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49048: 24.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49048 is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 49048
| Period | ZIP 49048 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49048 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (5.9%). Unemployment is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 49048 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 49048 | 2.55 | 37.7 | 13.2% | 35.5% | 7.8% | 1965 | $1,113 | 24.8% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49074 | 3.02 | 28.3 | 34.6% | 24.5% | 2.3% | 1955 | $1,544 | 34.1% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49001 | 2.48 | 33.5 | 14.3% | 48.2% | 12.4% | 1951 | $1,125 | 30.0% | 90.5% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 49007 | 2.18 | 30.2 | 19.8% | 75.0% | 14.3% | 1948 | $1,021 | 26.3% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 49004 | 2.46 | 36.9 | 14.9% | 29.4% | 5.7% | 1974 | $1,166 | 35.4% | 93.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 49008 | 2.22 | 36.6 | 11.7% | 34.9% | 8.8% | 1968 | $1,106 | 54.5% | 95.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49053 | 2.59 | 40.9 | 6.3% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 1979 | $948 | 31.3% | 96.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 49006 | 2.15 | 30.3 | 10.8% | 65.4% | 8.9% | 1975 | $1,179 | 47.2% | 91.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49083 | 2.66 | 43.1 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 6.5% | 1988 | $1,012 | 42.6% | 98.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49002 | 2.39 | 42.3 | 7.7% | 30.3% | 7.6% | 1979 | $1,072 | 40.1% | 96.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 49024 | 2.50 | 39.2 | 9.9% | 31.0% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,255 | 52.0% | 97.3% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 49048. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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